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Sven Paulsen left a comment for kathleen
Yes i am Kathleen. Takes a bit getting used to. Not sure yet how to make it work yet. I suppose most of us will get encouragement as we hear each others story.
kathleen left a comment for Sven Paulsen
How are things? Are you enjoying the body proud site???
Don Denton left a comment for kathleen
Happy Birthday, Kathleen!
kathleen replied to FAME World Tour's discussion 'Major FAME Announcement! Please Read!'
WOW...what a great team!!! This sounds amazing with many opportunities for everyone who is "Body Proud". You are a fabulous orginization and it will be exciting to see what 2010 brings for Fame!!
kathleen left a comment for Nathan Dennis
WOW...I am speachless and honored that you requested my friendship. Your story has touched my heart!! You trull are BODY PROUD and like the others have mentioned this site is amazing and you will find comfort, joy and honor in many many people!!!…
Martone Fuller left a comment for kathleen
So Kathleen how have you been?
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- My BodyPROUD Story
- A little about me. I am 41 years old and have a 21 and a 22 year old daughter. In June of 2005 I was diagnosed with a rare medical condition that causes my body to produce too much spinal fluid. This causes great pressure to my head and I have lost the eye sight in my left eye. This condition makes it very difficult to excercise as it increases the pain. Just over a year ago I looked into the mirror and I did not recongnize the woman there..she was a 204 pound woman with dead eyes and a hollow soul. I talked with one of my doctors and he told me that my weight was causing high blood pressure and high cholestrol. I decided that no matter how much pain was involved I needed to get into shape. I took the challenged and pushed myself and tiped the scale at 124 pounds in August 2009 for that photo shoot with John Morrison. I thought that was enough but I have now a new dream/goal and that is to get to the Fame Stage October 24, 2009 in Vancouver BC. I am on a pain medication that I have to take every 4 hours to be able to live my life today but I know I won't lose my life to being over weight ever!! My medical condition is NOT life threatening just painful. Thanks for reading my story!!!
- My bodyPROUD Goals:
- I am looking for a trainer and friends to begin my journey to transform for my first time on stage. I am excited and need to meet upbeat and encouraging people!!!! I live in Delta, BC
- My AHA Life Defining Moments:
- Everyone has the opportunity to be healthy. You have to want it and you have to actually get up off the couch and do something about it. I love the inspiring stories on body proud and the great encouragement you get from most people. Its a great website!!!
- My Transformation Triumphs!
- Losing 80 pounds and doing my first photo shoot..no fame to clain except for myself..which is very important!! I want to keep it going..I want the next step..I want to look in the mirror and say you overcame the odds again!!!
- My bodyPROUD Intentions:
- Increase My Confidence, Increase My Strength, Become a Role Model to My Children & Family, Keep Me Young, Feel Better about Myself, Compete in Physique Showcase Events, Improve My Posture, Sculpt My Physique, Attain Proper Symmetry, Feel Good in a Bathing Suit, Be an Inspiration to Others
- To Become BodyPROUD, I commit to do the Following:
- Fame October 2009 for sure!!! I want it so bad I can taste it!!!! I don't expect to win..I just want to get on that stage at 41 years old overcoming a disability to say I DID it and you can too!! People do not understand my pain as its not visable and I am very outgoing and try to do too much. I am a people pleaser maybe too much so Ive been told but thats ok. I love to put a smile on someone's face just because. I love to do random acts of kindness. I have been known to get my feelings hurt from getting too involved so I have to learn my own personal healthy boundaries!!
- Life Advice that Helped Me:
- ill get back to this one...soon..stay tuned!!
- How I Boosted my Confidence and/or Added Joy and/or Health into my Life:
- Low Carb lifestyle for me
I am trying to keep only positive thoughts and NO negative thoughts..I want to be full of life not self pity and nor do I want to involve myself in anyone else's self pity..I am good at getting in there let me tell ya!! LOL
- Please Help ME with:
- I need a personal trainer, workout partners...Up beat and happy people full of energy...we attract what we put out!!!
- My Dietary &/or Training Routine:
- Low carb works for me, I love to workout but I am need of someone to push me. I workout best with a partner or a trainer who can kick my butt in gear...I am not affraid of pain..bring it on!!! Show me the results
- Expressing Gratitude is a Key Ingredient to a Happy Life. I Am Grateful for:
- LIFE
- My Hero / Role Model / Trainer / Sponsor / Coach / Guru... and Why
- I am meeting with a trainer who I hope works out to be my trainer...So excited to meet her hopefully right after this weekend!!! (July 18th today-Saturday)!!! from reading her profile I think she just might be my butt kicker I need..desperately!!!!
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My Journey to my fitness Goal with a Medical Disability!!!
Posted on August 9, 2009 at 4:30pm 33 Comments 0 Likes
I am going to write a little about my background and my life and then daily I am going to update my progress right up to my feet stepping on the FAME stage October 24, 2009!!!!
I am now 41 years old. In June of 2005 I was diagnosed with a rare medical condition that causes my body to produce too much spinal fluid. This causes alot of pain (massive constant head pressure headaches,eye pain,eye blindness-just to name a few). They were unsure of my diagnosis for over a year. the… Continue
I am now 41 years old. In June of 2005 I was diagnosed with a rare medical condition that causes my body to produce too much spinal fluid. This causes alot of pain (massive constant head pressure headaches,eye pain,eye blindness-just to name a few). They were unsure of my diagnosis for over a year. the… Continue
Comment Wall (97 comments)
- At 10:35pm on March 24, 2010,
Sven Paulsen said…
- Yes i am Kathleen. Takes a bit getting used to. Not sure yet how to make it work yet. I suppose most of us will get encouragement as we hear each others story.
- At 12:10am on March 20, 2010, Sven Paulsen gave kathleen a gift…
- At 6:17pm on February 4, 2010,
Don Denton said…
- Happy Birthday, Kathleen!
- At 5:33pm on December 10, 2009,
Martone Fuller said…
- So Kathleen how have you been?
- At 6:10pm on November 26, 2009,
Chris Vann said… - Great! Sounds like a plan! Thanks Kathleen!!!
- At 12:15pm on November 26, 2009, Honnor Moore gave kathleen a gift…
- At 7:33am on November 26, 2009,
Chris Vann said…
- Thanks Kathleen! Do you have a link for the British Columbia event in March that gives the specifics (where it's located, the cost, places to stay, etc.?) Thanks again!
- At 11:56pm on November 25, 2009,
Honnor Moore said…
- 2010~~!!!
YOUR YEAR!!!
SMACK IT DOWN GIRL! SMACK!!!! LIKE THAT!
Love you!
xoxoxoxo!
- At 11:53pm on November 25, 2009,
Angel Alberto Garcia said… - I do all the housework myself, because I like being thrifty. I know several people who hire a contractor to do the work on their yard.
- At 1:44pm on November 25, 2009,
Michael Weinstein said…
- Hey Katy! Thanks for the great support and awesome compliments...I am seriously considering competing finally, hopefully 2010!! Have a sensational rest of your week...you have an incredible story and are proof that we can do ANYTHING we put our minds to!! Rock On!! Michael
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